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Columbus Office Professional 2 Mail Clerk Messenger

State Of Ohio


Job Location:

Columbus, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 21 - 24
Posted: 26 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 23 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization:Workers Compensation

Agency Contact Name and Information:Matthew Palte- HCM Sr. Analyst:

Work Location:
30 West Spring Street
Columbus Ohio 43215-2256
United States

Compensation:$21.83 - $24.63

Schedule:Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours:8am - 4pm

Classified Indicator:Classified

Union:OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:Clerical & Data Entry


A Little About Us:
With roughly 1500 employees in seven offices across Ohio BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.
For Ohio employers we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture:
BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values:
One Agency Personal Connection Innovative Leadership Relentless Excellence.

What Our Employees Have to Say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:

  • BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
  • I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
  • Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
  • I love the work culture helpfulness and acceptance Ive been embraced with at BWC.
  • I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees their level of dedication to service pride in their work and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

If you are interested in helping BWC grow please click this link to read more and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!


What Youll Do

  • Performs clerical tasks in support of policy processing teams claims and Mailroom department
  • Prepares employer and claims documents for imaging
  • Operates State-owned vehicles (e.g. vans passenger vehicles and 26 box truck) in order to pick-up and deliver mail and packages to parties on and off-site
  • Utilizes material handling equipment (e.g. dollies flatbed carts)
  • Retrieves mail from other State buildings and handles paperwork associated with completing deliveries
  • Processes incoming and outgoing policy and claims mail
  • Uses computer to verify policy coverage status of employer in order to locate policy files
  • Receives inspects and records new material supplies and equipment for distribution throughout the agency
  • Places asset tags on received items according to rules policies and procedures
  • Requires travel and ability to legally operate a state-owned vehicle

Additional InformationBWCs core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm however daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWCs seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law state law and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability pregnancy or religion pleasecontact the ADA mailbox.

BWC OCSEA Selection Rights:
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

Salary Information:
Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state. Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months assuming job performance is acceptable. Thereafter an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

Transportation:
Position may require travel; therefore persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.

Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Background Check:

Prior to an offer of employment the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.


Why Work for the State of Ohio:

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.


Qualifications:
6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. using personal computer & related business office software 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. office practices & procedures.

-Or 6 mos. exp. as Office Professional 1 12141.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Clerical & Data Entry

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of: BWC policies & procedures*; Division & departmental policies & standard operating procedures*; BWC forms*; office practices & procedures; public relations; customer service principles; BWC document retention schedules & Naming Policy guidelines*.

Skill in: Personal Computer; software (e.g. Outlook E-Mail Right-Fax Adobe Acrobat Reader Access)*; Office Equipment (e.g. fax machines telephones)*.

Ability to: forward materials to customers via US Mail Express Mail UPS fax & E-Mail*; identify customer needs when customer is unsure & follow up accordingly; carry out detailed but basic instructions; deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; maintain accurate records; cooperate with co-workers on group projects.

(*) Developed after employment.


ADA Statement:
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace:
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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